Fachspezialist/in Asylfürsorge/Sozialhilfe bzw. Adjunkt/in mit juristischen Aufgaben — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Canton of Zurich Security Directorate Social Security Specialist/in Asylum Care/Social Assistance Adjunct with legal tasks 80
- Canton of Zurich Security Directorate Social Security Specialist/in Asylum Care/Social Assistance Adjunct with legal tasks 80
- They handle complex individual cases and requests from the asylum area up to the decree of disposition
- They provide technical advice on the various areas of asylum coordination and clarify process-related policy issues
Main responsibilities
- They handle complex individual cases and requests from the asylum area up to the decree of disposition
- They provide technical advice on the various areas of asylum coordination and clarify process-related policy issues
- They answer specialist questions from municipalities in the area of support for refugees
- You participate in internal and cross-departmental projects and assume responsibilities for sub-areas Profile
- You have a legal degree with in-depth knowledge of social assistance law or Orientation of asylum care or a degree in social work
- They have professional experience in social assistance or Asylum care, migration
- You are a resilient, initiative, service-oriented person with a high level of social skills and a sense of priorities
- You are linguistically skilled and have a quick comprehension, networked thinking skills and a high willingness to learn and perform Offer If you understand challenges as an opportunity and experience diversity as an enrichment, you will find an exciting and responsible working environment with us.
- You take on a task with social relevance and can actively shape topics.
- The Canton of Zurich is a reliable and fair employer with attractive employment conditions, development opportunities and a professional environment.
Application process
- Take the next step in your career with us and send us your application via our online tool.
- We look forward to your dossier!
- For this position, we do not consider applications about personnel service companies. Pensum: 80-100 %
Contacts
- Felix Lengweiler, Head of Asylum Coordination, is at your disposal for further information on 043 259 57 58.
Company and context
- 100% The Cantonal Social Office with more than 280 employees performs a wide range of steering and operational tasks focusing on social assistance, social insurance, social services and asylum at the interface between the Confederation, other cantons, cities, municipalities and various private organizations.
- It also runs its own institution, the tilia, based in Rheinau.
- For the Department of Asylum Coordination we are looking for an asylum care/social assistance specialist as of 1 November 2026 or by agreement.
- Adjunct/in with legal tasks.
Additional details
- For this position, we do not consider applications about personnel service companies.
Notes and original content
- Pensum: 80-100 %
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich lists CHF 85'000 - 145'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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